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Disciplines

Dental Public Health and Education | Public Health Education and Promotion

Comments

Project Goals and Objectives

These were derived collaboratively with community preceptors and with client feedback

To improving nutrition habits of the students and their families

To raise awareness of the importance of good oral health

To provide eye exams and eye glasses for students in need at little or no cost

To collect immunization records for all students in the school

To secure donations of first aid supplies to ensure the school has all necessary materials

Project Methods

The student interns facilitated health initiatives at St. James with various projects. Nutrition was addressed with fresh food donations to the community. Oral health was addressed through a presentation and distribution of oral health supplies. Eye health was addressed by connecting with a physician at Wills Eye Institute who will perform eye exams and donate glasses. Immunizations were addressed by calling families of students with outstanding records. Emergency health was addressed by securing a donation of first aid supplies for the school.